Death Metal MusicMusic and Culture on the Edge

Thank you, David Wagner and The Chronicle, for finally giving recognition to the Bay Area thrash metal scene ("The loud, obnoxious side of Bay Area music history," Dec. 11). For many years, through my TV show, "Reality...

A new series of albums featuring the greatest hits, signature tunes and fan favorites of the most popular artists in music history will offer unprecedented value to consumers. The aptly named Icon series from Universal Music Enterprises launches August 31, 2010, with releases from 30 major artists spanning rock, pop, R&B and country. �